Worksheets are a very important part of learning English. Children learn in different ways and engaging them with coloring, drawing, exercises and puzzles really helps them develop their language skills.

National PTA enthusiastically supports the adoption and implementation by all states of the Common Core State Standards, which were recently released in final form. The K12 standards for math and English Language Arts are challenging and clear, and states that adopt them will be on their way to graduating more of their high school students ready for college and career.

Zip codes might be great for sorting mail, but they should not determine the quality of a child’s education or success in the future workforce,” said Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia. "With common standards and assessments, students, parents, and teachers will have a clear, consistent understanding of the skills necessary for students to succeed after high school and compete with peers across the state line and across the ocean.